Francis Duru’s family announces funeral arrangements

The family of actor Francis Duru has announced funeral arrangements, with burial scheduled for December 11, 2026, in Imo State. A notice posted on Duru’s Instagram page and signed by his son, Ebuka Duru, and sister, Anthonia Chenyi, sets out ceremonies in Abuja and his family’s community. The schedule begins with a service of songs on November 25 at Family Worship Centre on Idris Gidado Street in Wuye, Abuja. The family’s notice lists the service for 5 p.m. and invites people to attend and pay tribute to the actor. A second service of songs is scheduled for December 10 at the family compound in Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano, in Imo State. The funeral and interment are planned for the same community on December 11. The dates and venues are those stated in the family’s announcement. In the notice, the family described Duru as a husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, and thanked people for their support following his death. It said prayers, calls and messages had helped the family during its bereavement. The statement was signed on behalf of the family by Ebuka Duru and Anthonia Chenyi. Reports of Duru’s age at death differ: some give 57, while others give 59. The supplied...